Spotify encountered a labeling error when it released a Welsh-language rendition of Dolly Parton’s classic song “Jolene” earlier this month. The lyrics were incorrectly identified as Irish rather than Welsh on the streaming platform, though the recording itself featured portions sung in both English and Welsh.
The collaboration included Welsh singer-songwriter Bronwen Lewis, who translated the 1973 original, and Parton’s niece Jada Star. The project originated after Lewis posted her Welsh translation on social media, prompting Star to suggest a recording featuring both artists alongside Parton. The single was released in October as a posthumous project, following Parton’s death in August.
Upon the BBC’s inquiry about the discrepancy, Spotify removed the incorrectly labeled Irish lyrics. The platform did not respond to questions regarding when the lyrics were uploaded, how long the error persisted, or when corrected Welsh lyrics would be added.
The release marks the second posthumous release from Parton, who maintained Welsh ancestry. Research by Conwy council archivists following her death indicated that her ancestors originated from Machynlleth in Powys, rather than Conwy as previously documented. Parton had publicly acknowledged her Welsh heritage during a 2008 concert in Cardiff.
The original “Jolene,” released in 1973, became one of Parton’s signature songs and has accumulated over one billion streams on Spotify. The track received a Grammy nomination in 1974 and achieved significant chart success across multiple formats.
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